Fujitsu, Alcatel join 3G forces in China

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Major Japanese electronics maker Fujitsu will join forces with
French telecoms equipment maker Alcatel SA to build mobile networks
for third-generation (3G) services in China, an official says.

"We are seeking sales cooperation in China as there are areas
where Alcatel is strong and areas where Fujitsu is strong," a
Fujitsu spokesman said on Friday, adding the pair aimed to win a
combined 15 percent share.

Fujitsu has allied with Alcatel in the mobile business through
Evolium SAS, a joint venture in Velizy, near Paris, offering mobile
network infrastructure on the GSM standard for second-generation
services and W-CDMA for 3G services.

Companies are competing to gain a foothold in China, the world's
biggest mobile phone market, with 3G services expected to start
next year.

Another Japanese electronics giant NEC said in December it had
been in talks with China Mobile Communications, the country's
biggest mobile phone operator, and China Telecommunications, to
sell 3G equipment.